West Nile cases in North Dakota on rise

(Bismarck, ND) -- North Dakota West Nile cases are on the rise.

Officials have confirmed eleven human cases, all of which were considered the neuroinvasive type.

Cases have popped up in Burleigh, Morton, Mclean, Mercer, Stark, Cass, Grand Forks, Griggs, and Richland counties.

One bird and nearly 20 mosquito pools have tested positive for the virus across the state.

In most cases, West Nile is not fatal and can be treated using over the counter pain relievers. Severe cases however can result in hospitalization and even death if symptoms, which include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis go unchecked.